Replacing the range
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And CR has an overview of induction cooktops and ranges.
I have had good luck with LG
An LG model is their top rated range unit.
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@bernard My friend accidentally killed her boyfriend’s 20 year old parrot last year by baking with a nonstick pan. You are right to be very cautious.
@AdagioM Oh, how horrible. I know other real life stories. It's a real thing. My hair dresser back in NYC had a client who lost 2 cockatoos when he accidentally left the heat on under a non-stick fry pan. Many years ago, when I had parakeets, I lost half a dozen one evening due to a hot air popcorn popper, which I had just purchased that afternoon. Who would have thought it? There I was, on a kick to eat healthier snacks, and it never crossed my mind that PTFEs would be part of the heating cup? It didn't even register as a potential hazard--it was a freakin' popcorn maker. Oh what a horrible night that was. An hour or so after I'd made the popcorn, I heard a plop from the kitchen, where they were. Then another. And another. Agony. I was thankful to have a bottle of brandy in the house and I soused the pain heavily that night.
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@wtg Yes, I read the overview earlier this evening, but the ratings are all behind the paywall.
@Bernard said in Replacing the range:
@wtg Yes, I read the overview earlier this evening, but the ratings are all behind the paywall.
This link has their top three. I don't think there's a paywall.
https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/ranges/the-best-induction-ranges-a8524766309/
You can sign up for a month's worth of digital access to CR for $10 if you want access to all the ratings. I did that in the past when we were making some purchase that I thought was worth getting the CR perspective on.
Then I figured out I can access it for free via the library.
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I’ve used induction in various Airbnbs and never noticed any noise. They’re common in Europe.
said in Replacing the range:
I’ve used induction in various Airbnbs and never noticed any noise. They’re common in Europe.
After reading the Reddit page I realize that could be just because I’m old. I should ask the boy if he heard any.
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This vid isn’t very good but might be useful:
Link to videoMy takeaway is that I’ll no longer consider my beloved Whirlpools (hecho in Clyde, OH), and it’s time to look at GE and Frigidaire. I’ve seen the same info elsewhere.
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We're happy with a gas hob and two separate cheapo ovens, all branded as Lamona. I couldn't see myself spending even 5k on a range.
That mega expensive range is huge, and honestly 142k 🤪 then another 33k for the hood and rack?
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More beautiful than La Cornue, imo, and an affordable price! And it's in NH. If I were younger, maybe... https://nh.craigslist.org/atq/d/hancock-majestic-cookstove/7890849350.html
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More beautiful than La Cornue, imo, and an affordable price! And it's in NH. If I were younger, maybe... https://nh.craigslist.org/atq/d/hancock-majestic-cookstove/7890849350.html
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Hope you like splitting firewood.
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Hope you like splitting firewood.
@Steve-Miller I buy my wood dried and split, and this year's delivery will sit out in a pile until next summer, when I'll stack it under cover for use next year. Really dry is key to good fires. Buying dried wood is more expensive than green, but still cheaper than oil. I only had to buy 3 cords this year because of left over from last year.
